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Tips for Creating a Healthy Home Environment

 
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Reduce Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) can be emitted from personal care products, carpet, furniture, paint, building products and fragrances. When these VOC levels become elevated in a home, individuals may suffer from numerous symptoms such as headaches, malaise, asthma and respiratory irritation.

Try to ventilate the house during any construction projects, reduce using fragrances in the home and store harsh chemicals (paints, solvents, cleaners and pesticides) away from occupied spaces, ideally outside in a shed or storage area.

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